What's On This Weekend: 16 - 19 August 2012

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*WHAT'S ON THIS WEEKEND 16 - 19 August 2012 *

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*ART EXHIBITIONS*

*"Colei che sola a me par donna". Women in humanist literature and daily 
life. *At _Palazzo Costanzi, Sala Veruda_ (Piazza Piccola 3) - Ongoing 
until 23/9 - Open each day 10.00-13.00 and 17.00-20.00) _Museo 
Petrarchesco Piccolomineo_ (Via Madonna del Mare 13, c/o Biblioteca 
Civica Attilio Hortis) - Ongoing until 5/1/2013 - Open Mondays - 
Saturdays: 9.00-13.00; on Thursdays 15-19. In these two locations, the 
exhibition outlines the relationship between the feminine ideal 
described in humanist literature, as codified by Francesco Petrarca, and 
the effective condition of women at that time (1300-1400). Entrance: 
free. For info: 040-6758184 
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*"Rembrandt. Incidere la luce *(Rembrandt. Engrave light) at the 
*Stables of the Castle of Miramare, Trieste*. This building was planned 
by Carl Junker and built between 1856 and 1860 on the road to the 
Castle. There are engravings by the great Dutch artist, Rembrandt 
Harmenszoon van Rijn (1606 - 1669), famous painter & engraver and 3 
works by Albrecht Dürer (1471-1528). Ongoing until 7/10.Open Tuesdays to 
Sundays: 10.00 -13.00/14.30 -18.30.


  Winckelmann and Art of ancient Egypt (Winckelmann e l'arte presso gli
  egizi), Civico Museo di Storia ed Arte - Orto Lapidario, Piazza della
  Cattedrale 1. The collection counts more than 1000 findings, thus
  being one amongst the best collections in Italy, after those in
  Torino, Firenze, Bologna and Milano. Ongoing until 15/11,
  Tuesday-Sunday from 10.00 to 19.00.


  For info: 040 310500 / 040 308686 or
  www.retecivica.trieste.it/triestecultura/new/news.asp

*FILMS*

At the Revoltella Modern Art Museum in Via Diaz (in cooperation with the 
Cappella Underground) *on Thursday 16/8* at 20.30: *MIDNIGHT IN PARIS* 
by Woody Allen - original language, subtitles in italian. Entrance: euro 
6,50**

*FILMS (outdoors)*

At the *ARISTON outdoors Cinema* in via Romolo Gessi 14 (in case it 
rains, the movies will be held indoors) at 21.00. *Thursday 16/8*: 
"Benvenuti al Nord", a hilarious comedy by Luca Miniero, on the 
adventures of a Southerner living for a while in a big city in the north 
of Italy.

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*MUSIC*

*On Sunday 19/8* in PORTO SAN ROCCO, within the event /Muggia under the 
Stars/ : "Aurora Ensemble", a Concert by the Chamber Orchestra of Friuli 
Venezia Giulia, in PIAZZA DELLA REPUBBLICA, 4 at 21.00. For info call: 
040/3360.340/343/341

*ENTERTAINMENT*

*Last few days: "Lights and Sounds*. The Imperial dream of Maximilian of 
Habsburg, from Miramare to Mexico" Now showing in Piazza Venezia (two 
minutes walk from Piazza Unita') every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday 
evening only *until 18/8 at 21.30*. This is a new version of the show 
that used to attract people for the past decades about the Miramare 
Castle with illustrations, music and sound effects that tell the sad and 
unfortunate story of Maximilian of Habsburg, Archduke of Austria and 
Emperor of Mexico and his wife, Carlotta from Belgium. Entrance: Free. 
Info: www.airsac.it

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*Sagra de la Sardela (The Sardine feast) *at the sports field in* *Via 
delle Campanelle 300, Trieste*. *Open from Thursdays to Sundays in the 
evenings with music, entertainment, food and wine events, fried sardines 
and pizzas. Return by car or taxi as the last bus back (bus 33 from 
Largo Barriera downtown is at 21.00). For info: 393 3365811 **

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*MUSEUMS by Night> Don't miss them!*

_Museum "Sartorio"_, Largo Papa Giovanni XXIII nr.1: open on Wednesdays 
from 20.00 to 24.00

_Theatrical Museum "Carlo Schmidl"_ in Palazzo Gopcevich, Via Rossini 4: 
open on Tuesdays from 20.00 to 24.00

*MUSEUM Revoltella*

*The Baron and the Archduke. Overseas dreams. *Replicas in August: 12/8 
at 21.00; 17-18-19/8 at 19.30 & 21.00.

/Following the big success of the previous show "A coffee with the 
Baron", this is a new story with new characters (Maximilian of Austria 
and Empress Sissi, coming back to Trieste from the Isle of Madera) in a 
new touring show through the rooms of this wonderful palace./

Ticket: 10 Euro. Max 35 spectators/each show. Booking required by phone: 
040/6754350

Visit the *exhibit "Trieste-Suez. History and modernity in the /Voyage 
en Egypte / of Pasquale Revoltella"*. In 1861 the City Council of 
Trieste resolved to send a delegation to inspect the works of the Suez 
Canal. Pasquale Revoltella joined the expedition. Opening times: every 
day (Tuesday excluded) from 10.00 to 19.00; each Thursday & Friday 
(until 31/8): from 10.00 to 23.00; guided tours each Thursday & Friday 
at 20.00 and 22.00. Ongoing until 4/11. Admission free. For info: 
040/6754350; www.museorevoltella.it/news.php?id_news=613

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*TOUR TRIESTE*

The Friuli Venezia Giulia* TOURIST POINT *on the corner of Piazza Unità 
organizes* guided walking tours (in Italian and English) every day at 
10:30*. On *_Saturday 18/8_*, _there is an additional tour at 16.30_ on: 
"Trieste, mosaic of cultures", that lasts 2 hours and costs euro 5/head. 
The office is open every day from 9.00 - 19.00. Language service: 
Italian, English, German or French. For more info call the FVG Tourist 
Info Point in via dell'Orologio nr.1 on the corner of Piazza Unità. Tel: 
040 3478312 or check: http://www.turismofvg.it

*The Miramare Castle - *outstandingly beautiful* -* is right next to the 
ICTP and is open every day from 9.00 to 18.30. Entrance to the 
surrounding park is free (8.00 - 19.00). The location, gardens, castle 
with the lovely decor and furnishings, paintings, rooms full of history 
are not to be missed. For more info: www.castello-miramare.it**

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*The Duino Castle* is one of the most attractive castles in Europe and 
is still the official residence of the Torre e Tasso royal family. From 
its cliff top location there is a stunning view of the sea as it 
overlooks a small fishing village and is surrounded by colourful, 
extensive gardens. Inside, you can admire the furnishings, paintings, 
books and mementoes collected over centuries, visit its beautiful park 
and the World War 2 bunker. For more info/: /www.castellodiduino.it

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*The Giant Cave - Grotta Gigante*

The cave is considered the largest tourist cave in the world, situated 
on the Triestine Karst and an exclusive feature of the cave is the 
horizontal pendulum, constructed by university researchers in order to 
calculate the slightest movements of the earth's crust. The temperature 
is constantly around 11º and the tour lasts around one hour. For more 
info/: /www.grottagigante.it

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*_Boat Excursions_*

*Boat trips Trieste to Muggia or to Sistiana*.

Muggia is an old Venetian fishing village (nice cafes and good fish 
restaurants).* *The "Delfino Verde" ferry Boats for _Muggia_ depart from 
Molo Bersaglieri in Trieste (the dock after Piazza Unità). Tickets must 
be purchased on board. Return ticket euro 6.90 daily, with several 
schedules. If you wish to go, instead, the other way, i.e., to 
_Sistiana_, a swimming resort full of bars, cafes and music on the beach 
and close to the scenic Rilke path should you choose to have a nice walk 
in the karst that leads you to the Duino castle, you can in this case, 
board the boat directly at the bay of Grignano. Return ticket: euro 3. 
Check all the schedules: http://www.delfinoverde.it

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*Boat trips Trieste to Grado* (1,5 hrs)- Return ticket: euro 9.30.

Departure from Trieste Stazione Marittima (after Piazza Unita') - 
provided sea is not too rough

- as follows:

 From _Trieste to Grado_ (stazione marittima): 8.00, 15.00, 12.30, 16.45 
and from _Grado to Trieste_ (molo torpediniere): 10.00, 14.15, 18.30 For 
info: 800955957  or /www.aptgorizia.it/ <http://www.aptgorizia.it>//

*MISCELLANEOUS*

*Sunday 19 August, all day long: Antique Market - shops and stalls open 
- *in via delle Beccherie, behind Piazza Unita' and Piazza della Borsa. 
All kinds of old, modern and antique items and furniture. Remember to 
bargain a little and to order a good coffee and cake at the nearby 
Caffetteria del Borgo.

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*Every Friday evening at 21.00 take part in the event "Sailing through 
science",* at the Civic Sea Museum in Via Campo Marzio 5 where 
biologists, writers, musicians, sailors, historians, fishermen, 
students, teachers and documentarists are united by the passion and 
desire to tell stories about the sea and those who live close to it. _On 
Friday 17/8_: "La Foca Monaca dal Mediterraneo all'Adriatico: il ritorno 
di un sogno?" (The Mediterranean monk seal from the Mediterranean to the 
Adriatic Sea: the return of a Dream?) Bus nr. 15 from Piazza Oberdan 
every 20' until 21.30.

*Visit The Victory Lighthouse *(Faro della Vittoria) in Strada del 
Friuli. The lighthouse was built by the famous Triestine architect 
Berlam. It is a commemorative monument dedicated to the fallen soldiers 
of World War I. Great for photos if it's a nice day. Open 
(April--September): Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sundays & Public 
Holidays: 16.00 - 19.00; Tuesday and Friday: 9.00 am to 12.00 am and 
16.00 - 19.00. Mondays closed. Free entry. Take buses 42, 44 or 46 from 
Piazza Oberdan. For info call 040 8323 201 (Monday - Friday: 9.00 -13.00).

*ON THE OUTSKIRTS OF TRIESTE*

*The Carsiana Botanical Garden. *Is located within a "dolina" (sinkhole) 
in Sgonico, 18 km from Trieste. It was created in 1964 to collect, 
conserve and exhibit the native flora of the Karst in its natural 
context. The garden is open from May to October with the following 
schedule: Tuesday -Friday: 9.30 -- 13.00; Saturday - Sunday and public 
holidays: 10.00-13.00, 15.00-19.00. Ticket: Euro 3.00; Reduced:Euro 
2.00. *Guided visits**: *Tuesdays - Fridays at 10.00; Saturdays, Sundays 
and public holidays at 10.30 and 16.00. You can get there by bus nr. 46 
from Piazza Oberdan. For further info: 
http://www.giardinobotanicocarsiana.it/en/

*FLEA Market every Friday* down in *Sistiana Bay*, in the Caravella Park 
from 18:00 - 23:00. You can get to Sistiana with the airport bus 51 or 
take bus 44 from Piazza Oberdan and walk down to the bay here there are 
several food and drink stalls, music and summer fun. **

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*/The Info Point takes no responsibility whatsoever for the correctness 
or completeness of the above information. Check website: 
http://portal.ictp.it/infopoint/*


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